Vegan Mentor Program

Welcome to the Vegan Mentor Program!

Our Vegan Mentor Program came into existence to fulfill the need for long-term support that many people would like to have in their transition to a vegan lifestyle. Much of the focus has been on getting information out on the benefits of becoming vegan, but there is precious little on providing follow-up support. To many people, the arguments for a vegan lifestyle may be compelling, but actually making the change may seem uncomfortable, if not outright overwhelming. They may feel alone and don’t know who to turn to for help, and as a result, may find their own efforts and attempts unfulfilling and eventually fall back to their old patterns. NARN’s Vegan Mentor Program is here to help. We provide the one-on-one personal support to make transitioning to a lifestyle of compassion easy and ever-lasting. We find that those who have been mentored have stayed vegan and are happier for it.

If you think that you’d like to become vegan, whether you are already a vegetarian or if you still eat meat, we encourage you to take the Vegan Pledge and have a new friend to help you out, answer questions, lend an ear, and offer advice. If you’re wondering what veganism is and why one should become vegan, check out our Vegan FAQs.

Take the Vegan Pledge by signing up and get support from a Vegan Mentor!

Are you an animal lover? Then be the change you wish to see! Being vegan is the most effective and direct way to save the lives of animals, and nowadays it’s never been easier to do so. Free yourself from the hidden cycle of cruelty and misery present in every industry that uses animals. Your choice to live a fair, sustainable, compassionate and ethical life by giving up animal products and not supporting businesses and organizations that use animals does not mean a life without pleasure, fun, or convenience. Your Vegan Mentor will show you how you can have both a fun and principled life. Whether you wish to start by being vegan immediately or you wish to phase out animal products with the ultimate goal of being vegan, your Mentor will give you the long-term support as you transition to your new path. Now, there are so many good reasons to reject animal products and so many choices of animal-free alternatives that the real question is not ‘why vegan?’ but ‘why not?’. And we are here to help.

Start off a new life of compassion and sign up by filling out our online Vegan Mentor Questionnaire form below. We will then match you up with one of our volunteer Vegan Mentors, who will contact you and get you started on your new path of compassion and respect for all animals.

*NOTE: Currently we ask only those who live in Western Washington State to participate in our program. This is so that new vegan pledgers can be directed to local restaurants, resources, community events, and other opportunities within the region. We do not wish to discourage anyone from being vegan or trying out veganism, so if you wish to participate in our mentorship program but are outside the region, just be aware that while our mentors can help you with the practicalities and principles of being vegan, they may not be able to assist you in resources local to you, meet you in person, or any of the other in-depth opportunities that our mentors can provide. In the future we plan on coordinating with other groups outside our region to provide mentorship programs; news of such will be here. Thanks!

Be a Vegan Mentor!

Are you a long-term vegan who wishes to help others along in their path to compassion? We are looking for people who have been vegan for at least two years, and live in Western Washington State. If you are, then fill out our online Vegan Mentor Questionnaire form below.

Calendar

January2019

NARN's board of directors meets monthly to discuss our campaigns and administrative issues. Guests are welcome to attend if we have enough time on our agenda.

If you wish to have an agenda item added to the NARN Board Meeting, please email info@narn.org at least a day in advance. You can also send us a message on Facebook anytime or even the day of the meeting and we'll get back to you. All NARN Board Meetings are held in Seattle.

Join local activists to help educate the public about the dangers of purchasing dogs from places like Puppyland. Puppyland is a new store in Puyallup that sells puppies from breeders.

The demo is until 3pm, but don't feel that you have to be there the entire time. Come for an hour or two to help hand out fliers or hold a sign.

This is a peaceful demonstration, inspired by our desire to speak out against the dangers of allowing businesses like Puppyland to exist in our communities. Join us in providing free, educational information to the public about the dangers of supporting backyard breeding practices and puppy mills, the importance of spaying and neutering pets, the time and money it takes to responsibly care for a living creature, and the positive effects of screening pet owners through application processes.

For updates see the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2093159060741059/

Come join us for a delicious brunch at the fabulous Celest Cafe AND write some letters for animals.

NARN provides the stationery, pens, stamps, sample letters, and ideas for what to write -- just bring yourself. You can even bring your laptop if you'd prefer to type or email your letters!

Why letter writing? Letter writing is a simple way to make change for the animals! At our letter writing events, we write for many different reasons: opposition to the creation of new animal laboratories, support for sending animals to sanctuary, promotion of vegan events and issues through letters to the media, and raising the spirits of activists and comrades who have been jailed for their pro-animal and political actions!

Join local activists to help educate the public about the dangers of purchasing dogs from places like Puppyland. Puppyland is a new store in Puyallup that sells puppies from breeders.

The demo is until 6pm, but don't feel that you have to be there the entire time. Come for an hour or two to help hand out fliers or hold a sign.

This is a peaceful demonstration, inspired by their desire to speak out against the dangers of allowing businesses like Puppyland to exist in our communities. Join them in providing free, educational information to the public

For updates see the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/512061562622307/

The University of Washington's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) will be meeting to discuss various research protocols (study designs). This is your chance to voice your opinion about the research on animals that goes on at the UW. Please come and speak for the animals!
The meetings are held at the South Campus Center; Room #342 (in between San Juan Road & Columbia Road); behind the Magnuson Health Sciences Center (1925 N.E. Pacific St) )
http://www.washington.edu/maps/

Unfortunately, they frequently re-schedule or cancel their meetings in an attempt to avoid the public, so please call the Public Affairs Office at 206-543-9180 to make sure the meeting is still happening at the given time.
You can also check out their calendar here (copy & paste link into your browser)
http://oaw.washington.edu/iacuc-meeting-schedule/

This month we will be checking out Travelers Thali House. They have tons of vegan options. See their menu here:
http://www.travelersthalihouse.com/Menu102014.html
The Social Discussion Group is a casual event. Drinkers and non-drinkers are welcome, and you don't have to be vegetarian to participate. We hope you'll join us! Questions? Contact rachel[at]narn[dot]org

Join local activists to help educate the public about the dangers of purchasing dogs from places like Puppyland. Puppyland is a new store in Puyallup that sells puppies from breeders.

The demo is until 3pm, but don't feel that you have to be there the entire time. Come for an hour or two to help hand out fliers or hold a sign.

This is a peaceful demonstration, inspired by their desire to speak out against the dangers of allowing businesses like Puppyland to exist in our communities. Join them in providing free, educational information to the public

For updates see the Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/406570843449273/

La Cocina School at El Centro de la Raza will be offering a tasty Vegan Tamales Cooking Class in partnership with the Food Empowerment Project! Now is your chance to learn how to make vegan tamales from a master tamalera! The tamales are prepared in the handmade and traditional fashion using cultural ingredients. Sweet sangrias, beer and wine will also be served and is included in the ticket price.

Class will begin promptly at 10:00 AM in the kitchen at El Centro de la Raza. Classes typically take 2.5 to 3 hours long. All cooking supplies and ingredients will be provided, but please bring your own apron.

The money for the La Cocina School at El Centro de la Raza Latin Cooking Classes go to fund El Centro de la Raza's Senior programs.

For updates on this event see
https://www.facebook.com/events/2404477662895760/